Protector in the Retinue of the Medicine Buddha 📖 Introduction Among the Twelve Divine Yaksha Generals (Dvādaśa Yakṣa Mahārāja), who serve as guardians in the retinue of Bhaiṣajyaguru – the Medicine Buddha, the Sixth General is known as Indra (Sanskrit: Indra, Chinese: 因陀羅, Japanese: Indara Taishō). Each general presides over a legion of yakshas and […]
The Seventh Medicine Buddha – Vimalarathnasamkusumitābhijña Rājā Tathāgata “The Tathāgata King of Pristine Jewel Blossoms and Transcendental Wisdom” 1. Introduction The Seventh Medicine Buddha stands as the culmination of the sacred retinue known as the Sapta Bhaiṣajya Tathāgatāḥ — the Seven Medicine Buddhas in Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna traditions. His role is exalted and comprehensive, encompassing […]
“The Tathāgata of Supreme Serene Glory” 1. Introduction The Fifth Medicine Buddha in the sacred assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is: Aśokottamasrī Tathāgata (The Tathāgata of Unexcelled Glory Free from Sorrow) He embodies the elimination of sorrow, emotional pain, trauma, and mental suffering. In particular, Aśokottamasrī Tathāgata is the healer of the inner […]
1. Introduction The Fourth Medicine Buddha in the healing assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is: Suvarṇaratnakaracchatrakūṭa Tathāgata (The Tathāgata Adorned with the Jeweled Canopy of Golden Light) This Buddha represents the healing of poverty, scarcity, and material suffering, offering blessings of prosperity, abundance, and dignity. He is deeply associated with removing obstacles related to […]
1. Introduction The Third Medicine Buddha in the sacred grouping of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is known as: Asokottamasri Tathāgata (Tathāgata of Supreme Healing and Tranquil Glory) He embodies the power of liberation from sorrow, particularly mental anguish, fear, and grief. “Asoka” means “without sorrow” or “free from suffering,” and “Uttamasrī” means “supreme glory.” Together, […]
1. Introduction The Second Medicine Buddha in the sacred assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is known as: Suparikīrtitanāma Śrīrāja Tathāgata (Tathāgata King of Glorious Renown) He is celebrated for his radiant fame and moral example, his power to inspire virtue, eliminate delusion, and to pacify harmful influences that obstruct beings from the path of […]
1. Introduction Among the seven Medicine Buddhas revered in Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna Buddhism, Bhaiṣajyaguru stands at the heart of the healing tradition. Known as the Medicine Master Buddha, he embodies the ultimate healing force—not only of the body but of the mind and spirit as well. His name in Sanskrit, Bhaiṣajyaguru Vaidūryaprabha, translates to […]
Here is an upgraded and comprehensive list of diseases that affect flowers, including stamens (anthers) and pistils (stigma/style/ovary), with scientific details: 🌸 1. Fungal Diseases Affecting Petals, Stamens, Pistils Botrytis Blossom Blight (Gray Mold) Pathogens: Botrytis cinerea, B. elliptica Hosts: Plums, roses, lilies, petunias, etc. Symptoms: Light-brown necrotic lesions on petals → stamens & pistils […]
Here’s a detailed and categorized catalog of root diseases affecting a wide range of plants—from ornamentals to crops—based on pathogen type, with symptoms, conditions, hosts, and treatment guidelines. 🦠 1. Fungal & Fungal-like (Oomycetes) Root Diseases Disease Pathogen(s) Hosts Symptoms Conditions Favoring Treatment Phytophthora Root Rot Phytophthora spp. (e.g., P. cinnamomi, P. sojae, P. parasitica) […]
Below is a comprehensive and detailed catalog of major leaf diseases, categorized by pathogen type—fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, physiological, and nutrient-related. For each disease, you’ll find the name, causal agent, host plants, symptoms, conditions favoring the disease, host age, seasonality, potential impact, and treatment or prevention methods. 🍄 I. Fungal Leaf Diseases Disease Name (EN) […]